What Sophie Wants

The other day I was sitting with Sophie brushing out her hair. To distract her from the tugs on her precious locks I was discussing what she enjoyed about the things we are studying at the moment. She of course was enthusiastic about all of it. She loves to learn. When I asked her about Math she said even that "was alright". I asked her if there was anything else she would like to study. She quickly said "art". I told her we do a lot of coloring and a some art projects now and again. She said "Lets do more art projects". " What kinds of Art would you like to do more of" I asked. She said drawing. "I want to be able to draw as well as you do" she said. I explained that I have had years of drawing and art classes so it will take some time and a lot of practice to be able to draw like I do. (I don't consider myself an artist. But I do draw pretty well.) So I promised her that we would start some drawing lessons.

No I did not sign her up for another class. I figured I can teach her how to draw..... right? I knew I would need some direction on how to go about this.

I got myself a copy of Drawing With Children by Mona Brookes and read through the introduction and such. I told Sophie we would have a drawing lesson each Thursday. She was very excited that today we were finally going to start our drawing lessons. I admit I wasn't totally prepared like I should have been but the lesson was fun. We discussed the different elements of shape and looked around the room to see those different elements. We discussed how things we know are round aren't always a circle when we see through the artist's eyes. She loved the lesson but wanted to get down to drawing. We did a few of the first exercises and she did quite well at them. I think we are going to do them again next time or some time this coming week to practice before our next lesson.
I did find this website that has the lessons broken down a bit more manageable. I need to follow it better than just winging it like I did today. So far so good.


It makes her happy!